Joao Pedro: Brighton agree to sign Watford forward for club record fee
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Joao Pedro has been one of the standout performers in the Championship with Watford this season
Brighton have agreed to sign Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford for a club record fee of just under £30m.
The 21-year-old joined Watford in 2020 and has scored 24 goals in 109 appearances, including 11 this season for the Championship side.
He will join Brighton in the summer on a contract that runs until June 2028.
"Joao has been a long-term target of ours and has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe," Brighton technical director David Weir said.
"He's a brilliant young talent with an eye for goal. He will complement our existing forward line very well."
The Seagulls are also close to agreeing a deal for Liverpool midfielder James Milner.
Brighton face Everton in the Premier League on Monday as they continue their bid for European football next season.
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